Nonprofit · EIN 88-2217583
THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $15,788 | $20,783 | -$4,995 | $64 | $13,748 | -$13,684 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $18,969 | $27,756 | -$8,787 | $477 | $9,166 | -$8,689 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $0 | $550 | -$550 | $98 | $0 | $98 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,784
- Program service revenue
- $4,004
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,170
- Occupancy
- $6,638
- Printing, publications and postage
- $35
- Other expenses
- $4,940
- Program services (functional)
- $20,783
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $477
- Total assets, end of year
- $64
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,748
- Net assets, end of year
- -$13,684
- Cash, savings and investments
- $64
- Gross receipts
- $15,788
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ry Armstrong | Creative Director | 20 | $0 |
| Lynette Evans | President | 20 | $0 |
| Keith Schindler | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine Denison | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ry Armstrong | Creative Director | 20 | $0 |
| Lynette Evans | President | 20 | $0 |
| Keith Schindler | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Christine Denison | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ry Armstrong 1707 Bolston Avenue 206, Seattle, WA 98122 | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Lynette Winters 1707 Bolston Avenue 206, Seattle, WA 98122 | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dawn Dailey 1707 Bolston Avenue 206, Seattle, WA 98122 | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 1ST AVE PMB 427, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2237
- In care of
- % RY ARMSTRONG
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Keith Schindler, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 414-9984
- Website
- https://underground.theater
Mission
To develop new works of art in order to reduce shame and nurture community.
Program accomplishments
- Produced 14 performances of a west coast premiere of a theatrical work serving over 164 attendees, helping to reduce shame within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as nurturing the overall local community. Further developed theatrical lighting, sound, and audio/video recording skills. Also generated revenue by providing a theatrical casting class.Expenses $20,783 · grants $11,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2217583
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $15,788 | $20,783 | $64 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $18,969 | $27,756 | $477 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $0 | $550 | $98 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2217583).
Questions about THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD
- What is the EIN of THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD is 88-2217583.
- Is THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE UNDERGROUND ARTIST GUILD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,788, expenses of $20,783 and total assets of $64 at year end.
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